Sensitively designed furniture can help children and adults on the autism spectrum to process sensory inputs safely and comfortably.
For children and adults on the autism spectrum and those with other speech, communication and language needs, their environments can be overwhelming at times. Frustration and complex feelings that are difficult to process may result in behaviour that tests the strength and suitability of furniture to its limits.
Other behaviours may include enthusiastic use, repetitive actions and picking. Our furniture ranges are designed to help people with autism express themselves without risk of damage or harm.
Many people with sensory processing needs find comfort in vestibular stimulation which can be achieved by a rocking or swinging motion. Our rocking chairs are designed to provide users with comfort, focus and calm.
Find out more on our rocking chairs page.
People on the autism spectrum are at higher risk of experiencing incontinence. Traditional sofas are not water-resistant, and can be difficult to thoroughly clean. If the internal foam soaks up fluid it can present a significant hygiene risk.
Our water-resistant furniture will not absorb fluid, can be thoroughly cleaned and quickly dried, ready to use again.
Find out more about our furniture for incontinence.
Enthusiastic use can result in sofa springs failing quickly, and repetitive actions such as rocking can soon take their toll on items. Off-the-shelf seating will not withstand such treatment for long, and may need to replaced multiple times over the years. As well as the inconvenience of the time spent waiting for replacements, the long-term costs of unsuitable furniture can quickly start to build up. Replacing items frequently will also disrupt the environment which can be unsettling, especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
All of our products are strength and stability tested for severe use. You can find out more about our furniture testing here.
Our products are designed and built to last, even in challenging environments. You can explore our reinforced seating ranges here.
